Meta Lawsuit: California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey say Meta’s Facebook and Instagram were built to addict kids, seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties—an eye-popping figure Meta disclosed in court filings. Wildfire Smoke & Health: After smoke cleared in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, doctors warn the health fallout from wildfire air pollution can linger, with fire season expected to keep intensifying. Wildfire Response in Colorado: The Aspen Acres fire’s fast, wind-driven behavior is highlighted by volunteer firefighters and clinicians pushing for both home hardening and stronger public-health planning. Colorado Energy Permitting Gridlock: A bipartisan push in Congress targets the long, costly permitting maze that delays mines, transmission and other energy projects—raising costs and slowing climate and reliability goals. School Mental Health Funding: Colorado joined a legal fight over nearly $10 million in school mental health grants at risk if the U.S. Department of Education tries to sidestep a court order. Heat Dome Threat: A dangerous U.S. heat wave is building under a high-pressure dome, with forecasts warning of record-level heat and health risks across much of the country. NASA Mars Test: NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Mars habitat simulation to study whether humans can stay healthy and productive on the long trip. MLB Draft (Colorado angle): The Chicago White Sox took UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky No. 1, with the Colorado Rockies selecting Tyler Bell in the first round.